5-Letter Words Starting With FL
Looking for five-letter words that start with FL? This page lists all 76 of them, from FLABS to FLYTE. The most common are FLOOR, FLASH and FLUID.
FLAXY scores the most in Scrabble, at 18 points. The most common start is FLA-, with 21 words. For Wordle, FLUID is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 76
- Top score
- FLAXY · 18
- Groups
- 6
Common 5-letter words starting with FL and their meanings
- floor8 pts
- noun: the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
- flash11 pts
- verb: gleam or glow intermittently
- fluid9 pts
- noun: a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
- float8 pts
- verb: be in motion due to some air or water current
- flood9 pts
- verb: fill quickly beyond capacity
- flesh11 pts
- noun: the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate
- flame10 pts
- noun: the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
- fling9 pts
- verb: throw with force or recklessness
- flush11 pts
- verb: turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- flank12 pts
- verb: be located at the sides of something or somebody
- flock14 pts
- noun: a church congregation guided by a pastor
- flick14 pts
- noun: a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 76 5-letter words starting with FL
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with FLA 21
- flabs10
- flack14
- flags9
- flail8
- flair8
- flake12
- flaky15
- flame10
- flams10
- flamy13
- flank12
- flans8
- flaps10
- flare8
- flash11
- flask12
- flats8
- flaws11
- flawy14
- flaxy18
- flays11
Starting with FLE 9
- fleam10
- fleas8
- fleck14
- fleer8
- flees8
- fleet8
- flesh11
- flews11
- fleys11
Starting with FLI 11
- flick14
- flics10
- flied9
- flier8
- flies8
- fling9
- flint8
- flips10
- flirt8
- flite8
- flits8
Starting with FLO 16
- float8
- flock14
- flocs10
- floes8
- flogs9
- flong9
- flood9
- floor8
- flops10
- flora8
- floss8
- flota8
- flour8
- flout8
- flown11
- flows11
Starting with FLU 16
- flubs10
- flued9
- flues8
- fluff14
- fluid9
- fluke12
- fluky15
- flume10
- flump12
- flung9
- flunk12
- fluor8
- flush11
- flute8
- fluty11
- fluyt11
Starting with FLY 3
- flyby16
- flyer11
- flyte11
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with FL are there?
There are 76 five-letter words that start with FL in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with FL in Scrabble?
FLAXY is for the highest score at 18 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with FL?
Common examples include FLOOR, FLASH, FLUID, FLOAT, FLOOD and FLESH.
Which 5-letter words starting with FL end in E?
8 of them end in E, including FLAME, FLARE, FLAKE and FLUTE.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like FLOOR, FLASH and FLUID. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.